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Discouraging Terrorism: Some Implications of 9/11

Neil J. Smelser

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This report addresses the question of what terrorists hold in value. This question is posed in order to assess some means and strategies for deterring, deflecting, or preventing terrorist activities. The report approaches the question on several levels, moving from the use of short-term deterrent strategies to the modification of the broader contexts and conditions conducive to terrorist activities in the long run. The report focuses on contemporary Islamic extremist terrorism but deals with generic dimensions in many instances.

Contents:
1. Preface -- Executive summary -- terrorists' motives, values, and organization -- Conditions and contexts of terrorism -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References.

Responsibility: Panel on Understanding terrorists in Order to Deter Terrorism, Neil J. Smelser and Faith Mitchell, editors ; Center for Social and Economic Studies, of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Language: English

Pages: 130

Format: Paperback

Publisher: National Academies Press

Release: November 24, 2002

ISBN: 0309085306

ISBN 13: 9780309085304

Discouraging Terrorism: Some Implications of 9/11

Neil J. Smelser

5/5 ( ratings)

This report addresses the question of what terrorists hold in value. This question is posed in order to assess some means and strategies for deterring, deflecting, or preventing terrorist activities. The report approaches the question on several levels, moving from the use of short-term deterrent strategies to the modification of the broader contexts and conditions conducive to terrorist activities in the long run. The report focuses on contemporary Islamic extremist terrorism but deals with generic dimensions in many instances.

Contents:
1. Preface -- Executive summary -- terrorists' motives, values, and organization -- Conditions and contexts of terrorism -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References.

Responsibility: Panel on Understanding terrorists in Order to Deter Terrorism, Neil J. Smelser and Faith Mitchell, editors ; Center for Social and Economic Studies, of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Language: English

Pages: 130

Format: Paperback

Publisher: National Academies Press

Release: November 24, 2002

ISBN: 0309085306

ISBN 13: 9780309085304

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